A manor is a large country house that was historically the center of a landed estate in medieval Europe. It typically included the main house, gardens, and various outbuildings, such as stables and barns. Manors were often owned by nobles or wealthy landowners and served as their residence and administrative center for managing the surrounding lands. In addition to the main house, a manor often encompassed farmland and villages where peasants lived and worked. The system of feudalism was prevalent during this time, where lords granted land to vassals in exchange for service. Manors played a crucial role in the social and economic structure of medieval society.